Watch Online Free on Watchseries. When a 2001 plane crash claimed the life of 22-year-old rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah, it left a void in the music world. This hourlong retrospective looks at her brief but prolific career, which included three chart-topping albums and film roles. Fans and recording industry executives share their thoughts about Aaliyah's life and untimely death in interviews peppered throughout the documentary.